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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.67, 506.50 and 164.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.67, 506.50 and 164.31 is: 246.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.67 : 506.50 = 164.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.67/506.50 = 164.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.67x = 506.50 × 164.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.67x = 83,219.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,219.66/337.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.46

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